Alexis Merchant — Operations Associate
With over 10 years of deep-rooted experience in the automotive industry, I bring a rare, 360-degree perspective to Learning and Development. My career spans the entire dealership ecosystem—having worked with Finance, Sales, Parts, Service, and Accounting (account receivable and payable). This hands-on foundation makes me a well-rounded expert who understands the operational pulse of every department. For the past 5+ years, I have leveraged this expertise to design and deliver engaging, scalable training for SaaS and automotive technology environments. I specialize in translating complex technical concepts into accessible, interactive learning paths that resonate with both internal teams and external partners. Core Competencies: • Full-Cycle Dealership Knowledge: Expert-level understanding of Finance, Sales, Fixed Ops, and Accounting workflows. • Curriculum Development: Designing high-impact training assets rooted in adult learning principles. • SaaS & Tech Integration: Skilled in software configuration training and simplifying complex technical systems. • Strategic Collaboration: Proven ability to partner with SMEs and stakeholders to align learning goals with evolving product offerings. • Performance Driven: Focused on delivering educational experiences that boost user proficiency and support bottom-line business goals. I am passionate about building the bridge between sophisticated technology and the people who use it every day to drive the automotive industry forward.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a Learning and Development Specialist in the Automotive SaaS industry.
Location: Sharon, Pennsylvania, United States
Experience: 11 yrs 4 mos
Skills
- Curriculum Development
- Instructional Design
- Customer Service
- Customer Relationship Management (crm)
- Operations Management
Career Highlights
- Over 10 years of experience in the automotive industry.
- Expert in designing engaging training for SaaS environments.
- Strong background in dealership operations and training.
Work Experience
Helion Technologies
Manager of Dealer Enablement Succes (2 mos)
Dynatron Software, Inc.
ISP Admin (6 mos)
Diehl Automotive Group
Accounts Payable and Receivable (2 mos)
Tekion Corp
Instructional Designer and Live Learning Specialist (3 yrs 7 mos)
Autosoft DMS
Finance Specialist (2 yrs 1 mo)
Montrose Nissan
Service Advisor and Rental Manager (3 yrs 3 mos)
Extreme Air Trampoline Park
Associate General Manager (1 yr 9 mos)
Education
Bachelor of Fine Arts - BFA at Youngstown State University